Summary of Features

Exterior:

• Classic Queen Anne Victorian styling in the heart of the historic 16th Street corridor "The Avenue of the Presidents", just a mile north of the White House

• Convenient access to two Metro Stops (Red and Yellow Lines): Dupont Circle and U Street

• Deep courtyard facing street, wrought iron fencing, and decorative iron shed for bikes or storage, with matching ornamental gated main front and basement doors

• Slate roof on witches peak (turret), with seamed copper roof on 2nd and 3rd floor roofs for a roof that lasts a lifetime

• Hand-carved front door, sealed with spar polyurethane

• Historic slumped (curved) glass windows, very rare, with stained glass decoration on all floors

• Set back from street for little to no street noise in the home

• 3250 (est.) sq ft

• Ceiling heights 9 1/2 feet (upper floors) to 11' on first floor

Flooring

• Hardwood floors throughout. Oak on the first floor, white oak and dark walnut on the second floor, and Brazilian cherry on the third floor. Hallways feature the original pine planking from 1899, painted and preserved

• Foyer features original encaustic floor tile

• Basement features decorative concrete, with stenciled Mackintosh era designs. Easy to clean and re-seal.

• Tile in all bathrooms. Third floor bathroom features intricate mosaic work; tumbled marble in basement bath.

• Intricate stencilwork in flooring on second floor

• Second floor bedroom features extensive inlay work with patterns from the turn-of-the-century

Kitchen

• Oak flooring and cabinetry remodeled completely in 2007

• New appliances dating from 2005-2007

• Crema Bordeaux granite countertops throughout.

• Attached pantry has floor-to-ceiling storage.

• Magnificent entrance doorway; quarter sawn oak with 18 sq. ft or ornate stained glass

• Two 7' tall windows in kitchen let in plenty of light.

• Center island accommodates three stools; granite bar area ideal for entertaining.

• Original fireplace mantel has been retained with historic art tiles; suitable for displaying fine wines or glasses.

Walls

• Three-part Victorian wallpaper in great room, in shades of cream and light brown. The master bedroom and first floor powder room also feature ornate Victorian paper and paint schemes, and include picture rail molding for hanging of art.

• Many historic mahogany moldings have been preserved.

• Second floor features gilded trim, and two areas of faux finishing. The master bathroom has a stippled finish reminiscent of Spanish Revival styling. The second floor hallway has a faux plaster finish recreating the look of Italian plaster.

• Venetian plaster walls on the third floor recreate a Pompeian style room, in shades of terracotta and cream -- like an Italian artist's loft.

• The basement interior (hidden) brick walls and foundation were completely re-pointed and restored in 2005. While many DC brownstones feature crumbling basements due to age, this home is in tip-top shape.

Fireplaces

• Six fireplaces in the home. All but the kitchen fireplace are operational (relined in late 1990s)

• Second floor features a magnificent Eastlake-style mantelpiece, crafted from salvage from the late 1800s, then ebonized and gilded. Matching desk is also available (priced separately). Fireplace featured in PaintPro magazine for its ebony finish.

• British Tubeline art tiles are featured on the Rococo basement fireplace mantelpiece.

Living and Dining Room - First floor

• Open design great for entertaining. People can mingle from the front turret all the way back to the kitchen.

• 12' ceilings - an imposing space with highly ornamental ceilings featuring decorative tiles and cornice trimwork.

• Majestic fireplace in living room, with large columns with pronounced graining, and extensive carvings.

• Front turret with slumped (curved) windows ideal for your piano or focal piece of sculpture

• Picture rail throughout for hanging your artworks

• Floor refinished in 2007, white oak planking in pecan finish.

• Period lighting. Sconce side lighting ideal for creating a more intimate setting for formal dinners and parties.

• 1920s Belgian buffet and hutch available for sale; these pieces match the size and scale of this room.

• Original panel work (consisting of multiple 18x24" oak panels) below the stairs has been preserved. If you love old wood, you'll love this floor!

Lighting

• Converted gas lamp fixtures on first and second floors. Antique brass fixtures feature extensive filigree work.

• Victorian reproduction newel post with intricate etched globes by main entrance door

• Other period lighting is featured throughout the home. Many sconces have sconce panels or other trimwork ornament.

• Kitchen features copper recessed lighting set in leather-tile panels.

• Basement features numerous small satin nickel lights with frosted trim, so that lighting is dispersed, and the basement is bright and airy.

• Ornamental ceiling medallions throughout the home - many with fanciful finishes or antiqued by Urban Revivals LLC

Bedrooms

• Second and third floors provide a total of 4 bedrooms. However, the dividing walls have been removed, so that light may flow from the front to the back of the home. This allows the occupants of each floor to enjoy a very large bedroom with attached reading room.

• Each bedroom has sitting space within the turret area facing the 16th street corridor.

• Victorian bedroom on the second floor was inspired by Whistler's peacock room. Gilded finishes and deep gemstone colors abound.

• Eastlake-style working fireplace

• Pompeian-style third floor bedroom with Venetian plaster walls

Bathrooms

• Full bath on third floor, second floor, and basement floor. Half-bath on first floor.

• Third floor batch features extensive mosaic work, and stained glass over the entrance door.

• Second floor bath features a double sink and Jacuzzi, and enclosed shower stall.

• First floor powder room is a small jewel, with its brocaded wallpapers. It contains pedestal sink and toilet with fluted base.

• Basement bath contains sink, toilet, and shower stall. Ideal for basement tenant.

Laundry

• Large washer (front load) and dryer (front load) in laundry room on second floor. Venting goes to the outside.

• Compact stacked washer/dryer in basement suitable for tenant, vented to the outside.

• Laundry tub sink in shop.

Den Office and Studio (Basement Floor)

• Basement was used as a den/multimedia room. Front room of basement is wired for 7-speaker surround sound.

• Mackintosh-style room decor inspired by the famous Willow Room

• Back room of basement was used for home office. Could also be used as a bedroom for basement tenant.

• Studio/shop is in rear of basement. Has a large laundry tub sink. Historic fireplace (previously used by home servants) is located in the shop! Features Arts and Crafts styling.

Internet Phone and Cable

• Conduit provides Ethernet backbone to all floors of the house. Jacks on each floor.

• Currently wired for 384KB ADSL service through Atlantech.Net   DSL access point with firewall located in back of basement

• Cable-ready. Current owners do not watch TV, though previous homeowners did.

• Two-line telephone jacks available on all floors.

Security

• ADT security system protects all floors with door and window sensor protection; integrated into ADT main services and local police station

• Basement zoned separately - ideal if basement is rented out

• Shed outside also has a wireless sensor and its own zone

• Decorative wrought iron security doors on main and basement doors

• Decorate wrought iron security grades on windows easily accessed from the ground

• Fire escape is pulled up. Security gate exists in back alleyway (used for fire escape)

Heating and AC

• Gas heat; electric AC

• Two heating units, one in basement and one mounted on roof (on supporting I-beam) in enclosed structure.

• Heating units maintained by Cropp-Metcalfe full coverage policies. Adjustments and cleanings occur twice yearly.

• Energy efficient water heater in basement rear pantry

• Forced air heat; no radiators; no baseboard heating.

• Central A/C

Other

• Intricate stencilwork present throughout home

• Brilliant cut glass in basement and third floor bathroom. Rare and beautiful.

• Intricate cornices and friezes throughout.

• Unusual baseboard designs characteristic of era.

• Second floor balcony ideal for watching the interesting foot traffic on 16th street. Wrought iron.

• Original restored stair balusters and newel posts throughout.

• British Lincrusta creates a bas relief effect in 3rd floor bath.